saving the bees

an article about birds has a drawing of a person cutting feathers off of a wing

The Birds: How Humankind Is Ruining an Entire Animal Population

Emily Elizabeth Louie, American University

Combatting a drastically changing environment and man-made forces, the dwindling avian population is falling victim to urbanization.…

August 17, 2022

native plants next to watering can and shovel

Native Plants Can Play an Important Role in Healing the Planet

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

While it is impossible to save the environment alone, the next best thing a person can do is restore local ecosystems.…

July 28, 2022

The ‘Save the Bees’ Movement Sends an Important, but Incomplete, Message

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

Yes, it couldn't hurt to support local beekeepers, but the bees we should really be focusing on aren't the domesticated ones; it's wild honey bees and bumblebees we need to worry about.…

September 27, 2021

An illustration of plant-based milk pouring out smog for an article about the advantages and disadvantages of non-dairy milk. (Illustration by Lucas DeJesus, Montserrat College of Art)

Got Non-Dairy Milk? The Impact of Almond, Coconut and Oat Beverages

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

As the popularity of different drink options shifts, it’s essential that we pay attention to the ethical ramifications of the most sought-after plant-based choices.…

April 16, 2021

Urban Beekeeping Is the Hobby You Didn’t Know You Needed

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

Forget your knitting needles and your camera. This is a more rewarding hobby, both emotionally and financially, and especially for the environment.…

May 23, 2020

What’s All the Buzz? Save the Bees

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

Bee colonies around the world are suffering collapses — mainly due to human interference. However, all is not lost; there is still time to save the bees.…

August 25, 2019

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